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13 Sep

Trump Urges NATO, EU to Target Russia and China in Bid to End Ukraine Conflict

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Washington, September 13: U.S. President Donald Trump has called on NATO members and the European Union to toughen their stance on the Russia-Ukraine war by introducing heavy sanctions against Moscow and imposing steep tariffs on China.Posting a lengthy statement on Truth Social, Trump said NATO allies are failing to show full commitment to Ukraine and criticised some countries for continuing to import Russian oil. “The ongoing purchase of Russian oil is shocking and undermines your leverage over Moscow,” he wrote. Trump proposed tariffs ranging from 50% to 100% on Chinese goods, to remain in place until the war is resolved.…

05 Sep

EU Slaps Google with €2.95 Billion Fine Over Antitrust Violations

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Brussels (Rajeev Sharma): The European Union on Friday imposed a €2.95 billion ($3.5 billion) fine on Google for breaching competition rules by unfairly promoting its own digital advertising services. This marks the fourth antitrust penalty levied against the tech giant by EU regulators and reflects a retreat from earlier threats to break up the company.The European Commission, the bloc’s executive arm and chief antitrust watchdog, also ordered Google to end its “self-preferencing practices” and address “conflicts of interest” across the advertising technology supply chain.Google swiftly rejected the ruling, announcing plans to appeal. “The decision is wrong. It imposes an unjustified…

24 Jun

Canada and European Union Sign Landmark Security and Defence Partnership

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Ottawa/Brussels (Rajeev Sharma): In a major development aimed at bolstering global security and economic cooperation, Canada and the European Union on Tuesday signed a comprehensive Security and Defence Partnership, marking the beginning of a new era in transatlantic collaboration. The agreement, signed at a high-level summit in Ottawa, is designed to reinforce supply chains, strengthen defence industries, and enhance coordination on emerging global threats — including cyberattacks, hybrid warfare, and technological disruptions. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney hailed the agreement as a historic milestone in Canada-EU relations. “Canada and the European Union have just launched a new era of partnership…

04 Apr

EU Plans Billion-Dollar Fine Against Elon Musk’s X for Disinformation, Illegal Content Violations

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDigital Services Act, Disinformation, Elon Musk, European Union

Brussels, April 4, 2025 — European Union regulators are preparing to impose major penalties on Elon Musk’s social media platform X, citing violations of the Digital Services Act (DSA), according to a report by The New York Times. Sources familiar with the matter revealed that the penalties could include a hefty fine — possibly exceeding $1 billion — and mandates for significant platform reforms.The EU’s forthcoming action would mark the first enforcement under the DSA, which obliges tech giants to more aggressively moderate illegal content and disinformation. Official announcements are expected this summer. The penalties come amid rising tensions with…